Operations Management Trainee

International Bridge Inc. • Honolulu, HI

23d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

International Bridge Hawaii is seeking an Operations Management Trainee for its Manager Bench Development Program supporting Hawaii operations. This full-time developmental position prepares a high-potential employee for future operational leadership opportunities through hands-on experience in warehouse, transportation, delivery, employee onboarding, and pickup and delivery operations.

The trainee rotates through key operational functions, cross-trains at International Bridge facilities throughout Hawaii and the U.S. mainland, and takes on progressively more complex leadership assignments. Development includes regular coaching and reviews with senior operations leadership. Future operational leadership opportunities may be considered based on readiness, performance, position availability, and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrated interest in operations leadership and professional development.
• Ability to learn multiple operational functions, processes, performance measures, and systems.
• Strong attendance, dependability, safety awareness, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, accept coaching, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness and ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying shifts based on operational and training needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between islands and, as assigned, to other Company locations.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to perform essential functions of assigned warehouse and operational work, including standing and walking for extended periods; bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling; lifting and moving packages within established limits; working around equipment, delivery vehicles, and loading areas; and traveling by air or vehicle between Company facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse, transportation, delivery, logistics, or related operational experience preferred.
• Prior experience as a trainer, Lead, Supervisor, or informal team leader preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete hands-on rotations in receiving, unloading, induction, scanning, labeling, data validation, sorting, staging, loading, dispatch preparation, package accountability, exception resolution, route preparation, driver coordination, damaged-package processing, quality control, and facility closeout.
• Travel among International Bridge facilities in Hawaii and, when assigned, other U.S. locations to learn workflows.
• Document observations and lessons from facility assignments.
• Support the growth of pickup and delivery operations by identifying prospective partners, developing professional relationships, serving as a point of contact, resolving partner concerns, leading onboarding and setup, and providing weekly progress reports.
• After demonstrating readiness, lead defined work areas or portions of a shift by assigning and monitoring work.
• Participate in safety observations, facility inspections, incident reviews, corrective-action discussions, improvement projects, and other assigned operational initiatives.
• Complete assigned training, projects, facility summaries, and individual development plan requirements while demonstrating accountability, sound judgment, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $65,000-$80,000, depending on experience.
• Structured leadership development through hands-on operational rotations and progressively responsible assignments.
• Regular coaching and development reviews with senior operations leadership.
• 18 days of PTO per year.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Potential consideration for future operational leadership opportunities based on readiness, performance, position availability, and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level